EtroX® V Röchling PEEK

EtroX® V is particularly suitable for machining high-precision test sockets with extremely small boreholes. These have a minimum diameter of up to 0.1 mm and are very well formed with only minimal burr formation.Virgin PEEK Sheet

Premium material for the machining of high-precision test sockets - up to 0.1 mm small boreholes Polyetheretherketone PEEK Sheet

The new premium material EtroX® V. Developed for the high demands in the electronics industry. EtroX® V is particularly suitable for machining high-precision test sockets with extremely small boreholes. These have a minimum diameter of up to 0.1 mm and are very well formed with only minimal burr formation. With this high precision EtroX® V increases the reliability and economic efficiency of the time-consuming and costintensive production of equipment for testing electronic components.

Polyetheretherketone Proven benefits

The material properties determined by Röchling Industrial in its own materials laboratories according to ISO standards for tensile modulus of elasticity, ball indentation hardness and water absorption show that EtroX® V offers proven advantages over the typical materials from other suppliers tested in comparison.

PEEK sheet rod Very high tensile modulus of elasticity: At 5300 MPa, the tensile modulus of elasticity of EtroX® V is considerably higher than that of the tested reference material and thus ensures higher strength and reduced burr formation during machining. Measured according to DIN EN ISO 527 in the company’s own materials laboratory.

Very high ball indentation hardness: At 275 MPa, the ball indentation hardness measured according to DIN EN ISO 2039-1 in the company’s own material laboratory is impressively higher than the values of comparable materials and allows precise machining of components

Very low water absorption: With 0.1%, EtroX® V has almost no water absorption and the lowest value compared to the tested reference materials. Measured according to DIN EN ISO 62 in the company’s own material laboratory.

Precise positioning: The softer a material is, the higher the likelihood that the positioning of individual holes will deviate. Optical position tests carried out by customers on test sockets made of EtroX® V have demonstrated especially precise positioning of boreholes. This underscores the low stress level and excellent machinability of the new premium material.

Properties of EtroX® V PEEK

• Very high tensile modulus of elasticity
• Very high ball indentation hardness
• Very low water absorption
• Very low residual stress
• Very high dimensional stability even at high continuous operating temperatures of up to 250 °C
• Excellent machinability

Areas of application Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Sheet

• Test sockets
• Holders for the assembly of smartphones and other electronic devices

Dimension

• 620 x 1230 mm / 24 x 48 inch
• 500 x 1230 mm / 20 x 48 inch

Thickness

• 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 20 and 30 mm

Other dimensions and shapes, like round rods, possible on request.